Korean J Adult Nurs.
2011 Oct;23(5):446-459.
Experiences of Sexuality of Women in Breast Cancer Survivors
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- 1Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College, Korea. bbhhsun@dpu.ac.kr
- 2School of Nursing, Kyungpook National University, Korea.
- 3Department of Nursing, Dong-Eui Institute of Technology College, Korea.
Abstract
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to understand the reported experiences of sexuality among Korean women who are breast cancer survivors.
METHODS
Participants of this study were 12 women who had breast cancer surgery. Data were collected October, 2010 to January, 2011 through in-depth interviews by using tape-recordings. Data were analyzed with Colaizzi's (1978) phenomenological methodology.
RESULTS
From significant statements, four categories, ten theme clusters and 32 themes were extracted from the essential meaning of the sexuality experience as reported by the women participants. Within the four categories were 'Negatively changed in sexuality', 'Feeling of great loss as a woman', 'Changed martial relations with husband', and 'Turning to the happy life'. 'Overcoming sexuality caused by distress and feeling of loss' was united from four categories.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study could help contribute to provide educational program on sexuality to improve sexual well-being and quality of life of women with breast cancer survivors and their spouses.
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